What Squid Game Looks Like Without Special Effects
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The Florida Project Ending Explained
The ending of the 2017 indie drama film "The Florida Project" is both uplifting and heartbreaking at the same time. Here's what it actually means. -
10 Unsolved Celebrity Deaths That Still Haunt Us Today
Here are 10 celebrity deaths that have yet to be fully solved -- and remain tragic and mysterious -- oftentimes many years after they happened. -
The Best Movies About Surviving The Wilderness
There have been many engrossing movies about surviving in the wilderness over the decades. These brilliant films are the cream of the crop. -
The 25 Best Movie Posters In The History Of Cinema, Ranked
Movie posters are as much of an art form as the movies themselves, and here are 25 that are the greatest in film history. -
The 14 Best Serial Killer Movies Of All Time
The serial killer remains one of the movies' most fascinating, frightening, and enigmatic subjects, and here are 14 movies that handle it unforgettably. -
The Truth About Batman And The Joker's Relationship Explained
Batman and the Joker have perhaps the most complicated dynamic in all of comics -- and it's clear that they need each other more than they admit. -
Whatever Happened To Sarah Hyland?
Sarah Hyland's big breakout came on the sitcom "Modern Family," but a number of things -- some beyond her control -- have kept her out of the spotlight since. -
How Alien Changed Movies And No One Noticed
"Alien" is not only one of the greatest sci-fi and horror movies of all time, but it changed filmmaking itself in ways that are still felt today. -
TV Actors Who Almost Quit Acting Altogether
Working in Hollywood can wear you down, and that's especially true for TV actors. The following television stars almost quit acting for good. -
Actors Who Were Unrecognizable From One Season To The Next
Ever wonder if that actor on Season 4 of your favorite show is the same actor who was on Season 3? The answer is yes more often than you might think. -
Deadpool's Moral Code Explained
Deadpool may seem at first like a loose cannon leaving only mayhem in his wake, but a closer look reveals that there's a moral structure to his view of life. -
Overhyped Movies That Ended Up Being Terrible
Sometimes, no matter how hard they try, movies can't live up to the expectations that precede their release. Here are some examples. -
How Actors' Families Really Reacted To Their Nude Scenes
For actors who film nude scenes, it can be incredibly uncomfortable to watch them with parents, spouses, or children. Here are some actors' families' reactions. -
Deadpool's Most Controversial Moments
Deadpool is unsurprisingly one of the most controversial characters in Marvel Comics history - so we rounded up the most prickly moments from his films. -
Timothée Chalamet: From Childhood To Dune Part 2
From small TV roles to theater productions to big-budget blockbusters like "Dune," Timothée Chalamet has grown up onscreen in extraordinary fashion. -
The Ending Of Netflix's Live Action Avatar: The Last Airbender Explained
The live-action version of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" has the tall order of fitting a lot of action into eight episodes -- here's everything you need to know. -
Movies Ruined Because Of Test Audiences
Test screenings can save a movie, but just as often they can ruin one too. Here are movies that might have been better off without audience interference. -
The Ending Of Fargo Season 5 Explained
Every season of "Fargo" feels like a completely different entity, but this latest entry taps into what made people originally fall in love with the show. -
Nude Scenes That Ruined The Movie
Although a little on-screen nudity is usually harmless, there are a few particularly egregious examples where it was included to the detriment of the film. -
Original Scripts That Would Have Ruined Great Movies
Some of our all-time favorite movies began with pretty bad or misguided scripts that fortunately got changed along the way. -
The Real Reason You Don't Hear From Brandon T. Jackson
After breaking out in films like "Tropic Thunder" and the "Percy Jackson" movies, Brandon T. Jackson seemed to disappear from Hollywood. So where has he been? -
Great Movies Ruined By Awful Death Scenes
Sometimes, all it takes is the ill-considered demise of a single character to undermine an entire viewing experience. Here are some of the worst offenders. -
Easter Eggs And References You Missed In Loki Season 2
A reality-bending series like "Loki" practically begs for Easter eggs, and Season 2 may include even more than the show has done previously. -
The Ending Of Reservation Dogs Season 3 Explained
Season 3 of "Reservation Dogs" ended on a poignant note, wrapping up many plotlines and possibly leaving the door open for more in the future. -
The Worst Things Nick Fury Has Done In The MCU
In spare moments between leading the Avengers, Nick Fury has proven himself to be anything but a hero. From "Secret Invasion" to "Winter Soldier," here's when. -
The Ending Of Harley Quinn Season 4 Explained
There's just as much craziness as you would expect in the latest season of "Harley Quinn," so we're here to help unpack the ending of Season 4.
